The biggest lie in publishing is...
Why publisher marketing is even worse than you think, and 3 non-boring ways to sell books yourself.
So You Want to Write a Book?
Everything you need to know about publishing a book and getting your work out into the world.
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What if you JUST want to write?
If you're an introvert, don't panic. You can still be a successful author without ever going on tour.
What I’d do if I was trying to get published today (and what I’d skip)
My top advice for navigating the publishing trenches in 2026
Form rejections are worse than ghosting—here's how to fix your manuscript anyway
If you’re a writer, there is one part of this industry that makes everyone want to scream into a pillow: waiting months (or sometimes years!!) for agent or editorial feedback, only to get canned, soul-crushing, generic responses.
Where book publishing is REALLY headed (with Doug Seibold of Agate Publishing)
An in-depth chat with my favorite indie publisher about all things publishing
The book deal didn't happen. Here's what comes next.
7 paths forward when a book deal doesn’t materialize
I've sold hundreds of thousands of books, but I've never hit a bestseller list
The truth about sales versus accolades
When traditional publishing breaks your heart but indie publishing terrifies you
A third option for those stuck in that liminal space
EIGHT other authors told me the exact same thing happened to them.
When you realize you're not the only one.
My publisher just dropped me, but...
...it might be the very best thing for my career.